Public Multi-Day International Tour in Galápagos
Galápagos: The Enchanted Isles Expedition
Witness the legendary wildlife of the Galápagos Islands on an unforgettable expedition through this living laboratory of evolution.
Price Per Person:
$4,250.00 to $5,550.00 USD
Tour Features
Length:
Group Size:
Highlights:
Sept 30 to Oct 6, 2025 with optional extension to Oct 10, 2025
6 to 8 people
Birdwatching ● Wildlife Spotting ● Conservation ● Rare Birds ● Photography
Length: Sept 30 to Oct 6, 2025 with optional extension to Oct 10, 2025
Group Size: 8 – 10 people
Highlights: Birdwatching ● Wildlife Spotting ● Conservation ● Rare Birds ● Photography

About Galápagos: The Enchanted Isles Expedition Multi-Day International Tour
The Galápagos Islands are every naturalist’s dream, home to a unique assemblage of plants and animals that have been molded by their environment over time. Join us on this 11-day tour that immerses you in breathtaking beauty and the unique biodiversity of both the western and eastern islands. Highlights include observing endemics like the Galápagos Penguin and Flightless Cormorant along the shores of Isabela Island and watching the mating rituals of Waved Albatross on Española Island. You’ll also encounter and learn about the evolution of Darwin’s finches, giant tortoises, and marine iguanas all while traversing pristine landscapes of volcanic craters, lush mangroves, and white sandy beaches. Expert naturalist guides and comfortable accommodations aboard our eco-friendly vessel ensure an unforgettable journey into this living laboratory of evolution.

Tour Itinerary & Details
Pricing Information
$4,250 per person double occupancy ($1,850 single supplement) [Days 1 – 7 only]
$5,550 per person double occupancy ($2,000 single supplement) [Full Tour]
September 30 to October 6 with eastern islands extension to October 10, 2025
Meeting Point
Quito, Ecuador
Participation Requirements
This tour is designed for beginning to intermediate wildlife enthusiasts, birders and photographers. We consider the difficulty level to be moderate, with a combination of easy hiking and snorkeling excursions. Expect early morning starts, but we will allow time for rest and relaxation during the afternoon.
What’s Included
Ten nights accommodation, five on-board the yacht, three in a hotel in Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal Island), and two in Quito. Flights to and from the Galápagos Islands (from Quito), professional naturalist guides, most meals (with the exception of lunch and dinner on Day 7), one non-alcoholic beverage per meal, water, entrance fees to Galápagos National Park ($200 value), all transport while on tour, and all transfer fees.
What’s NOT Included
All international flights, alcoholic beverages, two meals (lunch and dinner on Day 7), travel and medical insurance, souvenirs, tips to crew members and naturalist guides (usually amounting to $300), and personal services (laundry, minibar expenses, phone calls, massages, etc.)
What To Bring
A packing list will be provided for all trip participants.
Climate
Being on the equator, many would expect the Galápagos Islands to have a tropical climate, but more is at play here than just latitude. The islands have two distinct seasons (hot and cool) largely dictated by ocean currents. The hot season occurs between December and June, when it also tends to rain more, resulting in lush profusions of plant growth. The cool season occurs between June and December, a period where there is little rain and cooler temperatures.
Safety
Ecuador is generally a safe country to visit. However, it has recently been in the news due to increased gang-related activity near Guayaquil and several coastal cities. The US Department of State currently designates Ecuador as Level 2: Exercise increased caution. We have been actively communicating with Ecuadorian residents and friends currently living in Ecuador are confident that the areas we will visit on this trip remain safe. We continue to be vigilant regarding safety, as it is our utmost priority, and if at any point in time safety conditions change and we deem them to be unsafe in the areas we will travel to, we will cancel the trip immediately. Please familiarize yourself with our Terms and Conditions.
Nature & Wildlife On This Tour
Some of the wildlife living in the areas explored during this tour:
Birds: Blue-footed Booby, Red-footed Booby, Nazca Booby, Galápagos Penguin, Waved Albatross, Flightless Cormorant, Galápagos Hawk, Short-eared Owl, Magnificent Frigatebird, Vermilion Flycatcher, Galápagos Mockingbird
Mammals: Galápagos Sea Lion, Galápagos Fur Seal, Hoary Bat, Bottlenose Dolphin, Sperm Whale, Bryde’s Whale, Orca, Humpback Whale
Reptiles & Amphibians: Galápagos Giant Tortoise, Marine Iguana, Land Iguana, Lava Lizard, Galápagos Racer Snake, Green Sea Turtle, Hawksbill Sea Turtle, Leatherback Sea Turtle
Macroinvertebrates: Sally Lightfoot Crab, Galápagos Carpenter Bee, Painted Locust, Darwin’s Moth, Galápagos Centipede, Sulfur Butterfly, Lava Cricket, Giant Huntsman Spider, Galápagos Scorpion
Galápagos: The Enchanted Isles Expedition Tour Reviews
This tour is a MUST DO! Ryan is such an accommodating and salt of the earth kind of human. He did not disappoint! We hiked out to an amazing vista with breathtaking views all around for a wonderful picnic, stopping to appreciate the abundance of wildlife the Rocky Mountains has to offer along the way.
This is hands down the best guided tour our family
has ever been on. Ryan’s personality, charisma and abundant kindness made it feel as though we were all family.
Best bird tour we ever took. Ryan’s knowledge is unsurpassed. We saw Golden eagles, Swainson’s, Red tail, Burrowing Owls, waterfowl, and loads of songbirds…52 species in one day. Thanks!
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